100 American Craftsmen is a premier show dedicated to fine craft art held each year on the historic grounds of the Kenan Center within 1 mile of Lockport's heavily visited Erie Canal locks. Started by craft artisans and community art supporters in 1970, the show has been called "One of Western New York's most popular craft shows," by The Crafts Report magazine, and benefits the Kenan Center, a regional community center for arts, education and recreation serving the greater eastern Niagara region. Nearly 60% of the visitors are returning and come from outside the Lockport area.